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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D8 Location TBD)

Salary

$63,627.20 - $101,649.60 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-02553

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

11/03/2025

Closing Date

1/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

heidi.baker@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. Please upload a PDF version of the cover letter and resume along with the application to the apply section.

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Job Description

The 8th Judicial District of Iowa is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the 8thJudicial District.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P Location: To be determined

To Apply: Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Key Responsibilities:

Captures court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine.
Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request.
Prepares transcripts, performs general office work.
Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings.
Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee.
Electronic document filing required in all counites within the district.
May be required to work for any Judicial Officer within the District per operational needs.
Travel required.
Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.

What’s in it for YOU:

Team-oriented, positive work environment
Excellent affordable benefit package
Paid Holidays plus vacation and sick time
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan
Employee discount program

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and graduation from a school of court reporting.
Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months of employment, and certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Certification demonstrates proficiency based on the standard of the National Court Reporters Association for the earned designation of Registered Professional Reporter or the National Verbatim Reporters Association for the earned designation of Certified Verbatim Reporter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Self-driven
Flexible and open to change
Ability to collaborate
Excellent communication skills
Strong computer applications and skills including video conferencing (GTM/Zoom)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public
Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
Critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Attention to detail
Positive attitude

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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